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By Ayodhya Prasad Singh
In 2008, Ms. Jessica Cox became the world’s first licensed armless pilot. She was born without arms. Yet, she not only obtained a pilot’s license but also became the first armless black belt in the American Taekwondo. Her achievement, despite her circumstances, serves as a beacon of hope for millions of girls around the world like Sarika AK from Kerala. She too created history by clearing the UPSC CSE this year despite the challenges posed by cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture.
Drawing inspiration from her remarkable journey, 23-year-old Sarika achieved a milestone by passing the UPSC CSE – 2023 in her second attempt. She is the first candidate in UPSC history to clear this prestigious exam despite suffering from such a debilitating disease.
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